Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Thomson Reuters•Frisco, TX

1d•$157,500 - $292,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to manage disputes globally for a technology and information company serving legal, tax, accounting, and risk and compliance professionals in more than 70 countries. The role manages a broad portfolio of commercial litigation and disputes, including class actions, intellectual property and copyright matters, privacy, antitrust, and other high-stakes business disputes. The position is part of the General Counsel's Office (GCO) Litigation Practice Group and reports to the Global Head of Commercial Litigation. It works with business leaders, GCO colleagues across practice groups, and outside counsel around the world. The legal team uses legal technology, including CoCounsel and tools grounded in Westlaw and Practical Law content. The successful candidate will apply sound judgment, provide timely and practical advice, and develop litigation strategies aligned with business objectives. The role also calls for a technology-forward mindset and consistent conduct in accordance with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles of integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Requirements

Law degree and current admission to practice in at least one U.S. state bar.
5–10+ years of post-qualification experience managing commercial litigation or arbitration, in private practice or in-house.
Technology-forward mindset and demonstrated ability to embrace emerging legal technologies, including legal AI and eDiscovery tools.
Sound judgment and ability to provide timely, practical advice and set strategy.
Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in data protection/privacy law or intellectual property, especially copyright enforcement.
Written and verbal communication skills in languages in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial disputes and litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead copyright and other intellectual property enforcement and defense.
Direct class action defense, including antitrust and privacy claims.
Develop and oversee litigation strategy aligned with business objectives, including early case assessment, budgeting, and risk analysis.
Select, instruct, and oversee outside counsel globally.
Oversee disclosure, discovery, and records management, using eDiscovery and legal technology to drive efficiency.
Respond to subpoenas, regulatory requests, and other third-party demands for information.
Act consistently with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles: integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment for office-based roles.
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Flexible vacation and supportive workplace policies.
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off annually.
Access to the Headspace app.
Retirement savings and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs and possible annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and fitness reimbursement.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Paid holidays, sick and safe paid time off, parental leave, and sabbatical leave.
Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Commuter benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance; optional life and AD&D insurance; and Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit, paid 100% by the employee.
Access to a 529 Plan.